Breast milk contains T lymphocytes which kill infected cells and send out messages and help to build the baby’s immune system

The secretory IgA class antibodies found in breast milk, bind to the harmful cells in baby’s digestive system and prevent them from passing through the walls of the baby’s stomach and traveling out into the tissues of the baby’s body

Breast milk contains bifidus factor which helps to increase the growth of Lactobacillus bifidus. This is the good bacteria that helps us to digest our food.

The fatty acids in breast milk help to destroy the membranes around bad cells and eventually kill the bad cells.

The lactoferrin in breast milk is binding with iron. Lactoferrin prevents the bad bacteria from multiplying by blocking it from accessing the iron in the body.

Breast milk contains mucins which attach to bacteria and viruses to prevent them from adhering to mucosal tissues

The oligosaccharides in breast milk adheres to bacteria and other harmful cells to prevent it from attaching to mucosal surfaces

Iron is absorbed into the body with breast milk 50% more efficiently than in commercial cow’s milk formulas, even though breast milk is low in iron.

What Does Research Tell Us?Researchers in Switzerland and Australia reported in the September 5, 2008 ACS Journal of Proteome Research that identification of proteins in human breast milk — not present in cow’s milk — that may fight disease by helping removing bacteria, viruses and other dangerous pathogen’s from an infant’s gastrointestinal tract.

Researchers in Switzerland and Australia are reporting identification of proteins in human breast-milk — not present in cow’s milk — that may fight disease by helping remove bacteria, viruses and other dangerous pathogen’s from an infant’s gastrointestinal tract. Their study is scheduled for the September 5 issue of ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research.Read more at: http://phys.org/news137671066.html#jCp

Researchers in Switzerland and Australia are reporting identification of proteins in human breast-milk — not present in cow’s milk — that may fight disease by helping remove bacteria, viruses and other dangerous pathogen’s from an infant’s gastrointestinal tract. Their study is scheduled for the September 5 issue of ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research.Read more at: http://phys.org/news137671066.html#jCp

Researchers in Switzerland and Australia are reporting identification of proteins in human breast-milk — not present in cow’s milk — that may fight disease by helping remove bacteria, viruses and other dangerous pathogen’s from an infant’s gastrointestinal tract. Their study is scheduled for the September 5 issue of ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research.Read more at: http://phys.org/news137671066.html#jCp

Yalin Liao, and other researchers in an ACS study in 2011, ReProteomic Characterization of Human Milk Whey Proteins during a Twelve-Month Lactation Period, reported that “Human milk is a rich source of bioactive proteins that support the early growth and development of the newborn.” Their research described differences in protein patterns among the low-abundance proteins during lactation.

In another ACS study in 2012,Charles C. Nwosu, and other researchers compared breast milk and bovine milk protein. Researchers discovered that “The results suggest that high fucosylation is a general trait in human, while high sialylation and low fucosylation are general features of glycosylation in bovine milk.”

A breast pump is a mechanical device that extracts milk from the breasts. Breast pumps can be manually powered by hand or foot movements or powered by electricity or batteries.

How Can Breast Milk be Used for Healing?Breast milk is not only beneficial for the baby when used in breastfeeding, it is also beneficial in many other ways as a powerful healing alternative medicine.

Breast milk can be rubbed on the umbilical cord to help it heal more quickly, immediately after giving birth.

Breast milk can be stored in the freezer and applied to small wounds, cuts, or scrapes and used for it’s natural healing properties.

A few drops of breast milk in the eye, several times a day, has been shown to help to clear up eye infections or conjunctivitis

Breast milk has been shown to be very effective in healing minor skin problems such as: allergic rashes, eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, and acne

If your child or baby has an ear infection, a few drops of breast milk in the ear, a few times a day, has been shown to be very effective in bringing healing relief before seeing the pediatrician.

Breast milk is 87% water, packed with natural healing properties and has no known adverse reactions or side effects for most everyone. It is very important as the first and primary food for your baby. It is also considered to be one of the safest alternative healing treatments for many health ailments. It is always best to check with your trusted family physician or health care provider to determine what is best for you and your family.

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This article is written by Jean Voice Dart, M.S. Special Education from Illinois State University.Jean is a published author and has written hundreds of health articles as well as hosting a local television program, “Making Miracles Happen.” She is a Registered Music Therapist, Sound Therapist, and Master Level Energetic Teacher, and is the Executive Director, founder and Health and Wellness Educator of the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance. The Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit health and wellness education organization. For more information about the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance contact us or visit our website at www.montereybayholistic.com.

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The Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance is a charitable, independent registered nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization and does not endorse any particular products or practices. We exist as an educational organization dedicated to providing free access to health education resources, products and services. Claims and statements herein are for informational purposes only and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The statements about organizations, practitioners, methods of treatment, and products listed on this website are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is intended for educational purposes only. The MBHA strongly recommends that you seek out your trusted medical doctor or practitioner for diagnosis and treatment of any existing health condition.